COVID-19
News and analysis about COVID-19 in and around North Korea
Even after COVID leapfrogged border controls, no signs North Korea will open up
Ongoing travel restrictions have biggest impact on DPRK citizens stuck overseas, travel industry insiders say
800 North Korean families ‘suffering’ from outbreak of new disease: State media
Top elites ‘donate’ more medicine as propaganda campaign ramps up on party’s response to intestinal disease epidemic
North Korea kicks off major party meeting despite ongoing COVID outbreak
Kim Jong Un reportedly returns from public absence to lead party plenum attended by hundreds of officials
For Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s COVID crisis is also a propaganda opportunity
Experts say state media has savvily manipulated stats to show the regime is leading country to overcome outbreak
North Korea monitoring migratory birds to prevent COVID spread, state media says
DPRK authorities have repeatedly warned birds could carry the virus, despite scientific evidence to the contrary
Defector activist claims he sent 20 balloons carrying COVID aid to North Korea
Launch of balloons with masks, Tylenol and vitamin C tablets violates anti-leaflet law, unification ministry says
Chinese city bordering North Korea cracks down on smuggling due to COVID fears
Officials in Dandong appear to worry the DPRK’s outbreak could spill over and cause new virus resurgence
Gavi ‘understands’ North Korea administering COVID-19 vaccines from China
Global vaccine alliance tells NK News that Beijing provided doses, without stating number or type of vaccines
US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert
Troy Stangarone cites what medical experts say is risk dangerous variants could emerge from unchecked outbreak in DPRK
Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down
Satellite imagery shows traffic near normal levels in capital, as state media remains silent on lifting of restrictions
